Bolloré Ports, which operates port terminals in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, has announced the launch of its "Green Terminal" certification process, which aims to reduce the carbon footprint of its activities by using a precise methodology that covers all environmental issues.
In a statement, it said that this is a first in the port sector and the approach has been validated by Bureau Veritas, one of the world's leading companies in testing, inspection, and certification.
The Bolloré Ports' Green Terminal label is based on eight fundamental pillars: optimized management thanks to an environmental management system based on the ISO 14001 standard; an eco-social commitment to local stakeholders; building infrastructure in accordance with international standards; and deploying environmentally friendly handling solutions and equipment that promote the energy transition.
It also involves implementing digital solutions; collection, recovery, and recycling of waste; water and air treatment and control, and; training employees in best practices related to environmental issues.
Bolloré noted that starting this year, Bureau Veritas experts will support Bolloré Ports in the deployment of the label and will be responsible for carrying out annual audits to assess the environmental performance of its port terminals with a view to issuing a certificate of compliance.
"The Green Terminal label allows us to offer public partners and users of our terminals logistics solutions that are both efficient and eco-responsible. As part of this process, we also aim to accelerate our investments in alternative, greener, and smarter solutions,” said Olivier de Noray, managing director of Bolloré Ports and Terminals.
"We welcome this relevant and ambitious approach, which demonstrates the company's commitment to the environment and is perfectly in line with Bureau Veritas' DNA of responsible progress,” Jacques Pommeraud, managing director Africa, France and Government Services of Bureau Veritas, added.
As a player committed to the energy transition, Bolloré Ports said it is implementing various logistics, digital and multimodal solutions aimed at reducing urban congestion, improving the transportation of goods, and reducing the impact of its activities on the environment.
